In recent days, public opinion has been stirred up by the discovery of more than thousands of tons of bean sprouts soaked in the banned substance 6-Benzylaminopurine sold on the market. Even large chain stores consume chemically soaked bean sprouts originating from facilities in Buon Ma Thuot City.
With this information, consumers cannot help but worry about their family's health and find ways to identify the price of chemically soaked bean sprouts that may be widely sold in the market.
Here's how to distinguish chemically soaked bean sprouts from traditional bean sprouts with the naked eye:
Chemically soaked bean sprouts
To shorten the incubation period of bean sprouts, establishments often soak 6-Benzylaminopurine (BAP). This substance is it soluble in neutral water or acid, and dissolves well in alkaline.
The characteristics of chemically soaked bean sprouts are that they have few roots or short roots, porcelain-white, shiny stems.
Chemically soaked bean sprouts can be thick or long, but the general characteristic is that the stems are brittle and prone to fracture. The foam texture is bland, not fragrant.
When buying bean sprouts, you can wash them with baking soda, lime water or highly alkaline water from alkaline ionizers.
Clean bean sprouts
According to traditional farming methods, bean sprouts need 3-5 days to grow. The canopy is about 3-7cm long, with many roots and roots long because the plant has to stretch to absorb water.
White bean sprouts are interspersed with a light yellow color. The color may be uneven. Clean bean sprouts left overnight often have somewhat dark roots, with dark, black spots...
The price can be thick or long, depending on the breeding technique. The sunglasses are thick, difficult to break and have a sweet taste.
